H & H Jewels

The history of H. Stern begins with Hans Stern, who fled with his parents to Rio de Janeiro at the onset of World War II. There, he landed a job working for the precious stone and mineral exporter Cristab, regularly visiting mines on horseback. At the remote mines of Minas Gerais in southeastern Brazil, he cultivated relationships with many of the miners, developing professional connections that would endure for decades. He also developed a fascination with the colorful semi-precious stones found in the area. In 1945, he started his own company, H. Stern, with the goal of marketing Brazilian gemstones. Though the company began as a trader in gemstones, it soon expanded to jewelry, with Stern assembling and training a team of young jewelers. In 1949, H. Stern opened its first jewelry shop in Rio de Janeiro. During the 1980s, the brand debuted its first celebrity collaboration with French actress Catherine Deneuve. By the mid-1990s, the company was opening stores abroad and selling jewelry at international department stores. Today, the company is run by Stern's son, Roberto, who has introduced a broad range of new collections and styles. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of H. Stern jewelry.

How you wear a Hermès H belt is largely a matter of personal preference. Slip it through the loops on a pair of jeans, khakis or trousers, or use it to cinch the waist of a dress. Shop a collection of Hermès H belts on 1stDibs.

To open a Hermès H bracelet, first find the H-shaped clasp. Place your hand below the clasp with your thumb on one side and your index finger on the other. Then, apply gentle pressure until the click mechanism unlatches. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hermès H bracelets.

Hans Stern owns H. Stern jewelry. The jewelry designer founded the company in 1945 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where its headquarters remain today. Stern's son, Roberto Stern, serves as the Creative Director and President as of January 2022. Shop a large selection of H. Stern jewelry on 1stDibs.

To authenticate your Hermès Clic H bracelet, tilt the bracelet and examine the enamel areas. You should be able to see the seam along the rounded corners. If you don't, the bracelet is likely painted rather than enameled. Also, check the measurements against the ones found on the Hermès website. Artisans precisely craft Clic H bracelets, so they should match the listed dimensions fully. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly vetted Hermès Clic H bracelets.